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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Audi A1 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (38,100 £ vs 20,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Audi A1?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Audi A1: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

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Audi A1

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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Trafic Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A1 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,126 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A1 offers slightly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers a bit more torque with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 673 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries considerably more – 1,222 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 752 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A1

Audi A1

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Renault Trafic Transporter
Audi A1

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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.

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Renault Trafic Transporter
Audi A1

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
118 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
335 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
899 - 1,222 kg
Payload
410 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Renault
Brand
Audi
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